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Youth gathered at the Spencer County Cooperative Extension Service on March 31 for the Kids in the Kitchen class. The class was offered as part of the Sharing OurSelves courses, and offered youngsters the opportunity to get into the kitchen and try out their culinary skills.

Recommendations
Upon inspection of the courthouse and other property the grand jury recommended that:
1. A wash basin be installed in the jail.
2. That two additional lights be installed in the jail.
3. The interior of the courthouse and jail be painted.
4. That a reputable electrician be employed to inspect the wiring in the courthouse and same be repaired if necessary.
5. The foundation of the courthouse be inspected and repaired if needed.

Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about life settlements? I have a life insurance policy that I really don’t need any longer and I’ve heard that selling it can produce a nice payout.
Interested In Selling

Dear Interested,
If you don’t need your life insurance policy any longer, are having a difficult time keeping up with the premium payments or could just use the money, a life settlement is definitely an option worth considering.

What? I’m expected to be the “best parent” without a manual to learn from? When I buy anything other than groceries or clothes, there is always a manual or an instructional book provided to help learn how this thing should work, and what to do when it doesn’t.
But, I’m expected to raise this “thing,” or “child,” to make it sound human, and be able to do it with little to no previous experience.

When you try to picture what a farmer looks like, you probably don’t picture a woman. But women operate more than 30 percent of the more than 3 million farms in America — making them a large part of raising your food.

A projected lottery pick, Indiana’s Tyler Zeller will not be available for the NBA draft.
“I grew up hoping that one day I would get the opportunity to play in the NBA, but at this point, I’m not ready for my college experience to be over,” Zeller said in a press release.
What curious logic for a 19-year-old — not ready for the college experience to end.

During Monday night’s Fiscal Court meeting, Spencer County Attorney Ruth Hollan, center, discussed how Spencer Countians came together to help fellow Kentuckians in West Liberty after tornadoes hit the area March 2.